Sports How Bootleg Is Oklahoma City Thunder’s Logo?

The NBA’s worst-kept secret is a secret no more: the team formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics (before chairman Clay Bennett stole it) has officially been renamed the Oklahoma City Thunder. It even has an unimpressive color scheme and uninspiring logo to go with its underwhelming name!

At least there’s a explanation for the lame name and colors. Thunder is a reference to the devastating storms in the region known as Tornado Alley, to the Oklahoma City-based 45th Infantry Division (nicknamed Thunderbirds for the state’s American Indian heritage), and also to Oklahoma douchebag Garth Brooks, who once wrote an ode to spousal abuse called “The Thunder Rolls.” The light blue, yellow, and reddish-orange team colors represent the state flag, the sun, and the sunset, respectively (apparently the color of coagulated blood to represent Bennett stabbing loyal Seattle fans in the back was shot down).

But what gives with the logo? Millions of dollars invested in a team and this is the best OKC could come up with? We expect bootleg designs from the NBA’s National Basketball Development League, but this is the pros! Take a look at five janky D-League logos and vote to determine if the OKC Thunder’s is any better…